[Opening Report] Exhibition 'Geidai-style Art's 'Mikata' – Become a Geidai Student This Summer' – Enjoyable and Deep Exhibition Tokyo…
The exhibition at Tokyo University of the Arts invites visitors to learn art through imitation, modeling, and diverse themes like animal art and prints.Summary
The exhibition 'Geidai-style Art's 'Mikata' – Become a Geidai Student This Summer' at the Tokyo University of the Arts Museum is structured like a university curriculum, divided into twelve 'lessons' that let visitors experience the university's approach to viewing art. Emphasis is placed on imitation (まねる) as the foundation of artistic learning, with sections dedicated to painting basics, Japanese painting research, sculpture preservation, and printmaking. Visitors can see copies of works by masters such as Raphael Collin and Takahashi Yuichi, meticulous reproductions of national treasure picture scrolls, animal-themed pieces by artists like朝倉文夫 and小倉遊亀, and even the printing press once used by Vincent van Gogh. Additional sections explore how past students depicted Tokyo’s modernization and offer interactive elements such as a completion‑certificate stamp, free audio guides via QR codes, and ticket information. The show runs from July 24 to September 23, 2026, with admission fees of ¥2,000 for adults and reduced rates for students.
(Source：美術展ナビ)